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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.24, 3,831.66 and 911.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.24, 3,831.66 and 911.12 is: 1,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.24 : 3,831.66 = 911.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.24/3,831.66 = 911.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.24x = 3,831.66 × 911.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.24x = 3,491,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,102.06/2,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.25

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